Adjunct Professor of Communication

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Working Title:

Adjunct Professor of Communication

Institution:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title:

State Univ Adjunct Unit

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Marshall

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Compensation is per credit, the current credit rate is a minimum of $1819 per credit.

Job Description

This adjunct position will teach courses for the Communication Studies

Program and/or mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now program. Applicants may indicate a preference for one or both opportunities.

• This position may teach the basic oral communication course, COMM 110 Essentials of Public Presentations in a variety of delivery formats (face-to-face, online, etc.).

• This position may mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program in the delivery of the COMM 110 Essentials of Public Presentations Course.

• Instructors must follow programmatic standards in courses they teach and/or mentor and work from a common curriculum developed by the program.

• Instructors should be available to students and mentees outside of class time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants must have a master's degree in Communication Studies or a closely related discipline, or a master's degree with 18+ graduate credits in Communication.

• Applicants for mentoring College Now instructors must be able to travel to on-site visits within the state of Minnesota and attend an annual summer workshop on the Southwest Minnesota State University campus.

• Applicants should have experience teaching college-level Communication courses.

• Applicants should have an appreciation for liberal arts education.

• Applicants should be able to work productively and collegially with a variety of stakeholders, including students, faculty, and administrators.

Preferred Qualification

• Preference will be given to applicants who can teach classes on campus in Marshall, Minnesota.

• Preference will be given to applicants who can document effectiveness in teaching online.

Other Requirements

Southwest Minnesota State University is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for adjunct roles. Candidates are reviewed and positions are filled on an as needed basis.

Submission of resume and official transcripts are required in order to be considered for this position.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Work schedule to be finalized at time of hire.

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system and is an equal opportunity educator and employer. SMSU is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. SMSU does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Women, diverse populations and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States. Requests for reasonable accommodation of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to the Affirmative Action Office, View phone number on click.appcast.io. For TTY communications, contact Minnesota Relay Service at View phone number on click.appcast.io. This vacancy notice is available in alternative format upon request.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-12-2025

Close Date:

08-16-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Bailey Johnson

Posting Contact Email:

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